Unseen Nairobi
Film, Food & A View.
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Dancing On The Edge Of A Volcano
Screening: July Wednesdays at 7PM
2023 | 87 min. | A Film by Cyril Aris | Lebanon | Language: Arabic, French, English | Subtitle: English
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In the aftermath of the catastrophic explosion from August 4th 2020 in Beirut, a film crew is facing a serious dilemma: should they defy the chaos and move forward with the shooting of their film or surrender to the multiple crises that are spreading all over the country? Dancing on the Edge of the Volcano captures their relentless battle to keep making cinema in a shattered city.
To ensure minimal disruption for punctual customers, those arriving more than 15 minutes after the film starts will, regrettably, not be granted entry. Please note, refunds are not available. Tickets are non-transferable.
Banel & Adama
Screening: July
2023 | 87 min. | A Film by Ramata-Toulaye Sy | Senegal | Language: French | Subtitle: English
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Banel and Adama are a young couple who live in a remote village in northern Senegal. Duty dictates that Adama must soon accept the role of chief -- but the two lovers have other plans.
To ensure minimal disruption for punctual customers, those arriving more than 15 minutes after the film starts will, regrettably, not be granted entry. Please note, refunds are not available. Tickets are non-transferable.
Mini Mornings at Unseen
Screening: July 7th - July 28th. Sundays at 10AM
From fantastical adventures to hilarious animations, come and join us for a fun morning!
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Our Mini Mornings gives smaller kids the chance to experience films on the big screen in a child friendly environment, with soft lighting and lowered film volume. Mini Mornings are run every Sunday morning at 10am. Suitable for ages 2+
The ticket price is 650 KSH per child and includes fresh juice and a healthy, homemade snack. All children must be under the supervision of an adult. The screening is free for the accompanying adults.
MOVIE QUIZ NIGHT
Last Thursday of the month…mostly.
Next Quiz Night - July 25th, 7PM with guest host, Naddya Adhiambo Oluoch-Olunya!
Join with your team or fly solo to compete as the ultimate movie trivia champion!
You can guarantee lots of laughs and friendly competition. Tickets are free but booking is essential.
Unseen Gems Filmclub
SCREENING: Last Sunday of the month.
Next Gems: September 29th, 3PM with the theme …???
Join us for monthly themes and film discussions and discover the best film that you haven’t seen yet. Voting for the three film contenders via our Instagram page or Whatsapp Group.
Hosted by Unseen Nairobi with introductions & discussions led by friend, film lecturer & novelist, Matthew Daintrey-Hall. Graphics by Joshua Obaga.
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We don't want price to be a barrier to seeing and talking about great films, so pay what you can afford to join our Film Club each month!
Booking fee (supports a cheapy seaty)
550KSh
Subsidised fee (Cheapy Seaty) -
100KSh
Coming Soon…
After The Long Rains
Screening August
2024 | 91 min. | A Film by Damien Hauser | Kenya | Language: English/Swahili | Subtitle: English
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Ten year old Aisha is given a school assignment to figure out what she wants to be when she grows up. She soon realizes that everyone is taking over their parents‘ businesses and professions, but she has bigger dreams. She wants to go to Europe and become an actress. Her plan is to become a fisher so that she can sail to Europe, but her mother thinks that fishing should be left to men. Despite all this, she meets a fisherman and alcoholic named Hassan, who promises to teach her how to fish.